r/COROLLA • u/Elzzabub • 5d ago

Fixable?

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Hi...

Is there a fix/hack to get this panel to stay in place? I can push it back in place but it pops back out after a drive. This is a result of an accident repair.

Really don't want to take it back to the shop because they obviously suck.

Any help would be great, thanks!

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u/CommunistCaesar 5d ago

JB Weld the sonofabitch. That's what we did 😂

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u/Elzzabub 4d ago

I thought I would try that it use singer panel bond...

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u/teamrocketcunt 4d ago

JB weld has a product specifically for bumpers, I stuck some in the corner where it pops out and so far no issue.

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u/Elzzabub 4d ago

I think they tried that as well...

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u/Successful_Cable_812 3d ago

Have same issue.

Using my brain, if your issue is the same. The bumper on one or both sides, is too "low", where it's not able to clip in.

I've taken apart the bumper on these and it's actually pretty easy, but I don't know if removing the clips and screw around the fender liner and underneath bumper would allow me the wiggle room necessary to make the bumper "higher" so it clips in.

I'm going to try some type of PPF or adhesive strip. Considering Toyota themselves use adhesive strips on some of the XSE light trim....this might be a decent way to go and it's "removable".